Middle English Dictionary Entry

drīpen, drippen v.
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Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

Note: Cp. drepen v.(2).
1.
(a) To fall in drops, drip; ~ of, drip from (sth.); ppl. driping, dripping, misty; (b) ~ on, to drop or dab (a liquid or salve) on (sth.); (c) ~ mid, to moisten or daub (sth.) with (sth.); (d) ~ in, to dip (sth.) in (a liquid); (e) to drop (a plant), scatter; (f) ?to press (sth.) down; ?touch (sth.) [?blended with drepen v.(1)].